Information Technology Program Area

Serious Games Certificate

Bringing together the latest game technology, game design and game-based learning models, the Serious Games Certificate delivers two streams of education:

1) Educator Stream:  A set of theory and pedagogical courses designed to prepare educators to use and understand the new world of game-based learning, the re-purposing of games for use in education, and the nature, structure and elements of game play and game design.

2) Game Developer Stream: A set of practical courses designed to prepare skilled and experienced developers for employment in the serious games industry.

 

OBJECTIVES

Educator Stream (204 hours)

• Understand game-based learning

• Learn elements of game development and design

• Learn the theory behind the use of games in delivering learning

• How to use games in the classroom

 

Game Developer Stream (204 hours)

• Learn how to design serious games

• Study the techniques used in creating a serious game

• Understand the tools used to create a serious game

• Understand the use of games and game technology in training

and education


REQUIRED COURSES

Completion of all the Core courses and one set of courses from the stream of your choice.

Core Courses: (120 hours)

• Introduction to Game-Based Learning

• Introduction to Game Design

• Elements of Game play

• Introduction to Learning Management Systems

 

Educators Stream (84 hours)

• Learning Theory for the Game Environment

• Learning Delivery Techniques

• Introduction to Level Design

• Repurposing of Existing Games for Education


Game Developer Stream (total 84 hours)

• Introduction to Development of Serious Games

• Practicum: Level Design

• Prototyping of a Serious Game

• Introduction to Game Engines

To apply for this program or for more information, please contact Cathy Domke  at 204.982.1156. For course scheduling and tuition information please visit dce.uwinnipegcourses.ca